1. Describe the three clusters of personality disorders. What are the key differences among the three?

Cluster A - Odd:

Cluster B - Dramatic:

Cluster C - Fearful:

Key differences:

1. How does a person with narcissistic personality disorder differ from a young person who thinks highly of himself or herself and posts selfies online?

1. What are some problems with using the DSM-5 to diagnose personality disorders? Explain two alternatives to DSM-5 diagnoses that are receiving research attention today.

Problems:

Two alternatives:

Chapter 14: Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents

1. Is it possible for young children to experience depression? If so, what are the possible causes and manifestations?

1. Discuss the concerns and status regarding the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents.

1. What are the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder that make it so troublesome? What forms of therapy are most effective? Last, discuss the methylphenidate (Ritalin) controversy.

Symptoms:

Controversy:

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For the following critical thinking item, watch the Carly Fleishmann 20/20 story found in Moodle Chapter 14 Resources as Carly Fleishmann - teen with autism (10-min video). You can also find it on YouTube under the title Autistic Girl Expresses Unimaginable Intelligence and athttps://youtu.be/vNZVV4Ciccg.

1. Critical thinking item: Watch video above, then discuss how Carly's behaviors (mutism, self-stimulation, emotional outbursts) created distance between her and other people, and the assumptions people around her made about her intellectual ability. What assumptions should we make about people with autism, even those who do not speak?

Chapter 15: Disorders of Aging and Cognition

1. What kinds of special pressures and upsets are faced by elderly persons in today's world?

1. Your elderly grandmother has been prescribed antidepressants to treat her unipolar depression. What risks are associated with this treatment approach?